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MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

National ID MSL50122 State ID BIX5

Gain complex skills in laboratory technologies

Prepares you for work in a diverse range of industries; you'll learn to use laboratory application software, plan and conduct laboratory/field work and communicate and provide information to customers.

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This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training. 

Overview

Campus East Perth

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024

How On campus

Gain complex skills in laboratory technologies

This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to use laboratory application software, plan and conduct laboratory/field work and communicate and provide information to customers. You will also be able to specialise in a diverse range of industries including chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological, and environmental fields.

  • Analyse, process and interpret data
  • Report results
  • Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

I have the following attributes:

  • A strong interest in science and chemistry
  • Able to adhere to workplace safety standards
  • Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team
  • Normal colour vision

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,170.00
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $970.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $1,370.00
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $970.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
MSL924005 Process and interpret data
MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data

Elective

National ID Unit title
MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
MSL954005 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
MSL974031 Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974034 Perform biological procedures
MSL975062 Perform microbiological tests
MSL975063 Perform haematological tests
MSL975066 Apply routine chromatographic techniques
MSL975067 Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials
MSL975069 Apply routine spectrometric techniques

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where East Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,170.00
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $970.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $1,370.00
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $970.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
MSL924005 Process and interpret data
MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data

Elective

National ID Unit title
MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
MSL954005 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
MSL974031 Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974034 Perform biological procedures
MSL975062 Perform microbiological tests
MSL975063 Perform haematological tests
MSL975066 Apply routine chromatographic techniques
MSL975067 Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials
MSL975069 Apply routine spectrometric techniques

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